Free State Fencing

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Mariet Schröder
Email: mariet@blou.net
Phone: 082 882 7627

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VASK (Vrystaat Amateur Skerm Vereeniging) was established in 1954 by Harald Schröder, which he managed with his wife Rona Schröder over several decades. This makes VASK one of the oldest clubs in South Africa. Harald & Rona had 5 children, all of which fenced in some point of their lives and their grandchildren are continuing this tradition.

His youngest son, Gunter Schröder and his wife, Mariet Schröder run the VASK fencing club and the Kovsies fencing club, as well as helping various fencers establishing various satellite clubs in the Free State province. Gunter & Mariet have both competed Internationally, and after retiring their weapons are both now coaching the new generation of fencers.